Every dog owner’s seen his pet rush to the door only to chow down on the nearest patch of grass. While common knowledge holds that this is a quick fix for Fido to make himself sick, vets have largely debunked this myth. Dogs lack the enzymes needed t...
Everyone knows cats purr when they’re happy, but only the experienced feline aficionado knows cats also purr when feelin...
We all love our dogs and, as we do with people, often show our affection by showering our precious pets with hugs. Few o...
Many cat owners have experienced the strife of introducing a new cat to the household or trying to curb problems such as spraying or scratching. Some swear by pheromone diffusers, such as Feliway, as catchall solutions for cats’ stress-related proble...
As all pet owners know, when their pets are sleeping, they sleep hard. It might be a dog sleeping upside down on the cou...
When it comes to the indoor-outdoor debate, many cat owners are wrought with guilt over keeping kitty cooped up inside. ...
If your dog spends any time outdoors or socializing with other animals, he has the potential to attract fleas and ticks. These biting pests are more than just major nuisances for your pet, however. They also raise serious concerns from flea infestati...
We all sneeze from time to time when dust, dander or other irritants tickle our nose and throats. It turns out dogs snee...
Most people have heard of heartworms, but fewer know that dogs are at serious risk of contracting heartworm disease in a...
If you’re frustrated with a cat that has taken to thinking outside the box when it comes to kitty litter, you’re not alone: At least 10 percent of cats develop an elimination problem at one point during their lives. Once your cat cultivates an aversi...
